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AMD posts first profit in three years

Intel settlement money helps chip firm into the black

AMD has announced strong fourth-quarter results, with revenues up 18 per cent
on the previous quarter, and up 42 per cent on the same period last year. The
company reported a profit of $1.17bn (£724m).

The figures represent AMD's first profit in over three years, helped by a
$1.25bn (£755m)
payout
from Intel to settle ongoing legal battles.